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Jon Kyl

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Jon Kyl is a former United States Senator from Arizona, serving from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Kyl was known for his work on issues such as tax policy, national security, and judicial appointments. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including the confirmation of Supreme Court justices and tax reform initiatives. Kyl also served as the Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013, showcasing his leadership within the party.

Nov 30, 2012

Yes. This amendment is also offered by Senators Lieberman, Inhofe, Risch, Lugar, Sessions, DeMint, Cornyn, Rubio, Wicker, Ayotte, Collins, Corker, and Vitter. I do understand it has been cleared by both sides, and I do appreciate the…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-30
Nov 30, 2012

The original amendment, No. 3123, would be withdrawn. The modification of that amendment, as written by Senator Kerry, and I believe cleared by the Senator's side, would be the modified.

Congressional Record · 2012-11-30
Nov 30, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), and the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander). Further, if present and voting…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-30
Nov 30, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from Texas (Mrs. Hutchison), and the Senator from Illinois (Mr…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-30
Nov 30, 2012

If the Democratic manager of the bill has nothing right at this moment, I wish to modify an amendment which is at the desk, No. 3123, and ask that the amendment be withdrawn and the Senate consider, instead, the amendment I have at the…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-30
Nov 30, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk). Further, if present and voting…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-30
Nov 29, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Heller), and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-29
Nov 29, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), and the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-29
Nov 29, 2012

First, I would like to speak to the Senator's amendment. I want to compliment her, commend her and her other cosponsors--Senator Lieberman, Senator Collins, and others--in their effort to bring attention to what is clearly a great need…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-29
Nov 29, 2012

If we are interested in growth, Congress must avoid raising tax rates in the lameduck session and instead pursue tax reform, which sends a signal to the world that we are open for business. Short of going off the fiscal cliff entirely…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-29
Nov 29, 2012

I will conclude by quoting one sentence from it. We call on Congress to avoid raising marginal tax rates on employers, either as part of negotiations over the fiscal cliff, or as part of a larger effort to reform the tax code. Instead…

Congressional Record · 2012-11-29

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